The Evergreen Inn – Vancouver
Assisted Living & Nursing Care · Vancouver, WA

The Evergreen Inn – Vancouver

Assisted Living & Nursing Care · Vancouver, WA
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The Evergreen Inn – Vancouver accepts Medicaid.

Overview of The Evergreen Inn – Vancouver

Situated in the beautiful neighborhood of Vancouver, WA, The Evergreen Inn – Vancouver is a peculiar senior living community offering assisted living services. A wide array of well-appointed and cozy accommodations ranging from friendship to friendship annex, studio, alcove, and one-bedroom are available to its residents. The community provides a 24/7 security, an emergency call system, and professional team for immediate care and support.

Explore its wonderful amenities wherein residents can enjoy 3 nutritious home-cooked meals, housekeeping and laundry services, maintenance services. Engage in various social activities through its game room featuring a pool table and dart board, courtyard with patio and water feature, and wellness office. Meet new companions and create meaningful memories in the beautiful spaces of this community. At The Evergreen Inn – Vancouver, seniors are assured of a classic retirement.

Bed community size
85-bed community Rank #141 / 356Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 141st out of 356 homes in Washington for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Washington facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Washington that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
30 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 76 / 100 Rank #107 / 618Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 107th out of 618 homes in Washington for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Washington facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Washington that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
97%
Rank #18 / 283Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 18th out of 283 homes in Washington for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Washington average, with its Statewide rank out of 283. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Washington that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Washington average: 72.5%
Occupied beds
82 / 85
Average occupied beds in Washington homes 73 beds

License Details

Facility TypeBoarding Home
StatusOp
ExpirationApril 30, 2027
CountyClark
License Number1169

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactHigdon, Kelly M. (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

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Inspection History

In Washington, the Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services conducts unannounced inspections and issues reports on the quality of care in all licensed settings.

Since 2023 · 3 years of data 26 deficiencies 11 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Washington state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2023 vs. Washington state average
Overall vs. WA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Washington average:
• Total deficiencies (16% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (29% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityWA Averagevs. WA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2631 This facility has 16% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Washington assisted living residence (26 vs. WA avg 31).↓ 16% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.43.4 This facility has 29% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Washington assisted living residence (2.4 vs. WA avg 3.4).↓ 29% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityWA Averagevs. WA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 119 This facility has had 22% more total inspections than the Washington average (11 vs. WA avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 22% more

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Places of interest near The Evergreen Inn – Vancouver

Address 0.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Vancouver's city center to The Evergreen Inn – Vancouver's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Vancouver

Info below is compiled from the WA Dept. of Social & Health Services (DSHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Cascade Inn
AL
IL
Vancouver
120
Facility 120
WA AVG 81
Rank #46 / 356
Yes
70
Facility 70
WA AVG 51
Rank #154 / 618
Studio / 1 Bed 84.2% -9
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #163 / 282
33
Facility 33
WA AVG 31
Rank #175 / 279
3.7
Facility 3.7
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #122 / 279
Van Mall Retirement
AL
IL
Vancouver (Vancouver Mall)
110
Facility 110
WA AVG 81
Rank #66 / 356
Yes
52
Facility 52
WA AVG 51
Rank #313 / 618
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 74.5% A+4
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #118 / 282
24
Facility 24
WA AVG 31
Rank #131 / 279
6.0
Facility 6.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #218 / 279
Bonaventure of Salmon Creek
AL
IL
MC
Vancouver (Pleasant Valley)
89
Facility 89
WA AVG 81
Rank #135 / 356
Yes
22
Facility 22
WA AVG 51
Rank #516 / 618
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 70.8% -33
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
59
Facility 59
WA AVG 31
Rank #243 / 279
1.8
Facility 1.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #31 / 279
The Evergreen Inn – Vancouver
AL
NH
Vancouver (Esther Short)
85
Facility 85
WA AVG 81
Rank #141 / 356
No
76
Facility 76
WA AVG 51
Rank #107 / 618
Studio / 1 Bed 96.5% A+11
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #163 / 282
26
Facility 26
WA AVG 31
Rank #142 / 279
2.4
Facility 2.4
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #56 / 279
The Springs at The Waterfront
AL
IL
MC
Vancouver (Esther Short)
68
Facility 68
WA AVG 81
Rank #209 / 356
No
67
Facility 67
WA AVG 51
Rank #176 / 618
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed 36.8% -1
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 31
Rank #4 / 279
1.0
Facility 1.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #14 / 279

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Washington

The Evergreen Inn – Vancouver is located in Vancouver, Washington State.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Washington State.

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Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)

WA Medicaid COPES

Age 65+ or disabled
General Washington resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WA

High demand in urban areas (e.g., Seattle).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($70/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Washington Family Caregiver Support Program

WA NFCSP

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Washington resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
WA

High urban demand; rural outreach.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$70/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Community First Choice (CFC)

Washington Community First Choice

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General WA resident, Medicaid-eligible, need help with 2+ ADLs/IADLs.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WA

Broader than COPES; serves ~20,000; self-directed option.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Respite (~240 hours/year) Assistive devices Training Transportation

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Washington OAA Services

Age 60+
General WA resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WA

13 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural focus.

Benefits
Meals (~$5-$7/meal) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Washington Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General WA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
WA

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Washington VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General WA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
WA

High veteran use; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption

Washington Senior Property Tax Exemption

Age 61+ or disabled retiree
General WA resident, homeowner, income-based.
Income Limits (2025) ~$45,000-$70,000/year varies by county, e.g., King: $70,000
Asset Limits Not assessed; home value cap varies ~$250,000-$400,000
WA

Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; offered statewide.

Benefits
Tax exemption (~$500-$1,500/year depending on county)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Washington SFMNP

Age 60+
General WA resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WA

Vouchers (~$80/season); serves ~20,000 via AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$80/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about The Evergreen Inn – Vancouver

What neighborhood is The Evergreen Inn – Vancouver in?

The Evergreen Inn – Vancouver is in the Esther Short neighborhood of Vancouver.

Is The Evergreen Inn – Vancouver in a walkable area?

The Evergreen Inn – Vancouver has a walk score of 76. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of The Evergreen Inn – Vancouver?

According to WA state health department records, The Evergreen Inn – Vancouver's license number is 1169.

When does The Evergreen Inn – Vancouver's license expire?

According to WA state health department records, The Evergreen Inn – Vancouver's license expires on April 30, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at The Evergreen Inn – Vancouver?

The Evergreen Inn – Vancouver's occupancy is 97%.

How long has The Evergreen Inn – Vancouver been in business?

The Evergreen Inn – Vancouver has been operating for approximately 30 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Evergreen Inn – Vancouver?

No, The Evergreen Inn – Vancouver has a no-pet policy.

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